Author: Brian Corpuz
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Antique’s Capital Town Faces Critical Waste Management Crisis
In San Jose de Buenavista, the capital of Antique, the local sanitary landfill is on the brink of a crisis, filling up much faster than anticipated. Originally designed to last a decade from its inception in 2021, the landfill in Barangay Pantao is now nearly full, a situation that has alarmed local officials. Cris John…
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Agriculture Department Confident in 2025 Recovery After 2024 Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of the country’s agricultural sector in 2025, following a challenging year in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa highlighted the department’s goal to boost rice production to 20.4 million metric tons, aiming to rebound from last year’s decline to 19.08…
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Philippine Agencies Unite to Combat Drug Trafficking with Tech and Data Sharing
In a significant move to tackle the illegal drug trade, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have formalized a partnership. The agreement, signed at the National Cybercrime Hub in Taguig City, focuses on enhancing efforts against drug importation and supply through the exchange of data and technology.…
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Philippine Navy Reveals Underwater Drone Recovered Near Calayan Island Held Sensitive Bathymetric Data
In a significant development, the Philippine Navy disclosed that a drone retrieved near Calayan Island last year was carrying bathymetric data, which could potentially be utilized in undersea warfare. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, highlighted that forensic analysis suggests a foreign entity’s deliberate involvement in this matter. Speaking…
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Philippine Foreign Affairs to Keep Dialogue Open with U.S. Amid Aid Suspension
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced its intention to maintain ongoing discussions with the United States government following President Donald Trump’s directive to temporarily halt foreign aid. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza emphasized that the U.S. Department of State and other relevant agencies are currently analyzing the executive order to understand its…
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Philippines Takes Stronger Stance Against Chinese Aggression in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has declared a more assertive approach in dealing with China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the WPS, emphasized this shift during a news forum in Quezon City. He stated that the Philippines is now more firm in its position in…
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President Marcos Jr. Establishes Technical Group for National Forensics Institute
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step towards enhancing the Philippines’ justice system by signing Administrative Order 29 on January 22. This order establishes a technical working group (TWG) tasked with the creation of a National Forensics Institute (NFI). The initiative aims to bolster the nation’s forensic capabilities and streamline the functions…
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DepEd Advocates for Ethical AI Integration in Education
MANILA – On the occasion of the International Day of Education, the Department of Education (DepEd) held a significant event at its Central Office in Pasig City, focusing on the ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational sector. The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World…
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Philippines Averages 30 Earthquakes Daily, Phivolcs Reports
In the wake of a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reassured the public that the country’s frequent seismic activity is normal. Jeffrey Perez, a supervising science research specialist at Phivolcs, stated that the Philippines experiences an average of 30 earthquakes each day, a phenomenon…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Deuterium Research Agency to Exploit Vast National Resource
In a bid to address escalating energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, a lawmaker from Mindanao has called for the establishment of a dedicated research and development agency focused on deuterium. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers is pushing for House Bill 11295, which aims to create the Philippine Deuterium…
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